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True Anomaly · 1 day ago

General Engineering Internship

Long Beach, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$26/hr - $28/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking an engineering intern to gain hands-on experience contributing to the design, development, and testing of spacecraft systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

As a member of our Engineering Internship Program, you will gain hands-on experience contributing to the design, development, and testing of mission-critical spacecraft systems. Internship responsibilities may include:

Mechanical Design of Ground Support Equipment (GSE):

Create detailed mechanical designs for GSE used during spacecraft integration, test, and launch operations, including lift fixtures, transport containers, and interface adapters

Payload Interface Design:

Design structural and mechanical interfaces between spacecraft buses and payloads, ensuring compatibility with mission-specific environments and load conditions

Wiring Harness Design and Routing:

Collaborate with electrical and avionics teams to define and optimize wiring harness layouts for power and signal routing across spacecraft subsystems

Environmental Test Planning and Support:

Develop test plans, procedures, and visual storyboards for environmental qualification tests such as thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC). Support test execution and post-test analysis

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Algorithm Development:

Assist in the design, simulation, and testing of GNC algorithms for spacecraft attitude and orbit control, including modeling of sensors, actuators, and feedback control systems

Propulsion System Integration and Analysis:

Support propulsion subsystem development, including thruster selection, feed system layout, and performance modeling for maneuver planning, orbit maintenance, and contingency scenarios

Collaborate closely with mentors and team members to apply your knowledge and develop technical skills in a fast-paced environment

Engage in cross-functional teamwork, interacting with engineers from various disciplines to solve complex challenges

Showcase your work through presentations or project reviews

Participate in social and professional events with fellow interns and employees

Qualification

Engineering disciplineAircraft/spacecraft developmentMechanical designWiring harness designGNC algorithm developmentProblem-solving attitudeTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Currently enrolled in an engineering discipline at a four-year accredited university

Experience in the development of aircraft, spacecraft, or similar systems (internships, laboratory, academic, and personal/team project experience is applicable)

Must be able to work full time (40 hours per week), on-site in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA for 12 consecutive weeks

Must be able to provide own transportation and housing